MAHFUZA AFROZ
Dhaka
Summary
SCADA engineer with a strong background in GE SCADA integration, substation and power station connections, HMI development, historian setup, and database maintenance. Supports commissioning, system upgrades, and day-to-day reliability by troubleshooting communication issues, managing servers and access controls, and working closely with IT and operations teams.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Engineer
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd.
Dhaka
01.2019 - Current
- Implemented power system reliability and efficiency improvement project as a member of the commissioning team for NLDC's SCADA-EMS system supplied by GE T&D India.
- Execute and monitor project " Plant design, supply and installation of package 3: 132/33kV substations at Bhaluka, Mymensingh, Baroirhat and ramgonj on turnkey basis" and project "" Plant design, supply and installation of package 4: 132/33kV substations at Bhaluka, Mymensing, Baroirhat and ramgonj on turnkey basis"
- Maintenance of SCADA database, integration of new substation and power station to the SCADA system (GE SCADA). Typical responsibilities include:
- Managing SCADA servers and databases
- Supporting commissioning and system upgrades
- Developing HMI and SCADA screens
- Configuring tags, alarms, trends, and historians
- Connecting PLCs, RTUs, meters, and instruments
- Troubleshooting communication problems
- Creating user accounts and access levels
- Maintaining backups and technical documentation
- Applying software patches
Working with IT and operational technology team
- Monitored operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.
- Developed strategies and policies aligned with organisational needs, implementing improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Established and maintained strategic relationships with clients to support project success and foster collaboration.
- Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
- Management Information System.
- Gained knowledge of various IT security concepts
- Network segmentation
- Least-privilege access
- User authentication
- Secure remote access
- Patch management
- Application allow-listing
- Backup testing
- Logging and audit trails
- IT and OT responsibilities
Sub-Divisional Engineer
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd.
Dhaka
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Maintained SCADA database and integrated new substation and power station into GE SCADA system for improved operational oversight.
- Implemented automation systems in substations to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention.
Assistant Engineer
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd.
Dhaka
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Maintenance of SCADA database, integration of new substation and power station to the SCADA system (GE SCADA).
Education
Bachelor - Computer Science and Engineering
Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, DUET
Dhaka, Bangladesh01-2007
Skills
- Technical Skills SCADA systems, IT network and Infrastructure, RTU, Communication, FEP
- Soft Skills Communication, Critical thinking, Adaptability, Time Management, Teamwork
- Language Skills Bengali (Native speaker), English (Proficient user)
- SCADA integration
- Substation automation
- System commissioning
- Project management
- Historian configuration
- PLC communication
- HMI development
Certification
- CCNA 1-Networking Basics Cisco Networking Academy 2006 Gazipur, Bangladesh, CCNA 2-Router and Routing Basics Cisco Networking Academy 2006 Gazipur, Bangladesh, CCNA 3-Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing Cisco Networking Academy 2007 Gazipur, Bangladesh, CCNA 4-WAN Technologies Cisco Networking Academy 2007 Gazipur, Bangladesh,
- Product Training Certificate - SCADA/RTU/Telecom/EMS General Electric Noida, India
- Oracle and Database Administration AREVA TD Technical Institute 2009-2010 Dhaka, Bangladesh, Database Generation and Maintenance, EMS Application Overview, Operator Training System (Intro to e-terra Simulator Instructor), e-terra habitat database-EMS System Engineering, Operator Training-Introduction to e-terra Platform/habitat, Overview of PAS, Advance Communication FEP, SCADA/EMS Hardware Maintenance, Oracle and Database Administration IBCS-PRiMAX Software (Bangladesh) Ltd. 2010 Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Advanced Parameterization and Security IBCS-PRiMAX Software (Bangladesh) Ltd. 2010 Dhaka, Bangladesh,
- Theoretical and Practical factory training related to EMS/SCADA Alstom Grid Technical Institute 2013, Noida, India,
- Sustation Automation System (SAS) Shan Dong Wu Zhou Electrical Co., Ltd. 2015 Dhaka, Bangladesh,
- Power Systems and Substation Automation and Protection (MicroSCADA) ABB University, Switzerland 2016
Family information
- Birth date: 01/11/1982
- Father's name: MD. HANIF
- Mother's name: ALEYA BEGUM
- Marital status: Married
- Children:
1) SADMAN AL RAKIN, Birth date: 05/05/2011
2)TAWSEEF AL JARIR, Birth date: 25/05/2014
- Address: Holding: 374, Anondanagar Shahid Minar, Merul Badda, Badda-1212, Dhaka
- Phone:+8801713850399
Timeline
Executive Engineer
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd.
01.2019 - Current
Sub-Divisional Engineer
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2019
Assistant Engineer
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor - Computer Science and Engineering
Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, DUET